Foot Anstey‘s energy and infrastructure team has considerable expertise in the renewable energy sector, regularly assisting with project development, funding, and M&A transactions across solar, wind, and battery energy storage, while also advancing projects involving green hydrogen and ammonia production. Bristol-based Ian Stubbs leads the team with his expertise in complex solar PV projects across Europe, while Christian Silk is known for his focus on decarbonisation, energy transition, and net-zero environmental solutions, advising clients on consenting aspects of major renewable energy projects. Kutahya Cherry, who heads the firm’s energy real estate team, concentrates her capabilities on solar, battery storage and EV projects. Mark Greatholder’s broad practice spans solar, offshore wind, geothermal, and battery storage.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A good team to work with. Friendly, commercially very astute and cooperative.'
  • 'Kutahya Cherry is very good. Clever, very capable and commercial.'

Key clients

  • Elements Green
  • BSR (British Solar Renewables)
  • WElink Energy Group
  • Celtic Sea Power
  • GRIDSERVE
  • EDF Energy
  • Innova Capital Limited
  • Beaufort Energy
  • Elmya Energy
  • LG Energy Solutions Vertech
  • Energiesprong UK
  • Regener8 Solar and
  • The Wave
  • Powen
  • Sonnedix

Work highlights

  • Advised Elmya Energy on its entry into a joint venture with Renewable Power Capital.
  • Advised Solivus on the negotiation and installation contract for lightweight solar panels with Farnborough Airport.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ian Stubbs

Other key lawyers

Christian Silk, Kutahya Cherry, Mark Greatholder